The genetic material of a prokaryotic cell is present in a _________,a poorly demarcated region of the cell that lacks a boundary membrane to separate it from the surrounding cytoplasm.
A)nucleus
B)chromatic region
C)nucleoid
D)pharmacopeia
E)genetome

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The term "nucleoid" refers to the region within a prokaryotic cell where the genetic material is located. Unlike eukaryotic cells, prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and the genetic material is not surrounded by a membrane-bound organelle. Instead, the DNA is concentrated in a poorly defined region called the nucleoid, which is not separated from the rest of the cell by a boundary membrane. Therefore, choice C "nucleoid" is the best answer. Choices A, B, D, and E are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the location of the genetic material in prokaryotic cells.

The Genetic Material of a Prokaryotic Cell Is Present in a _________,A